It is impossible to talk about the development of soul music since the early 60s without repeatedly coming back to the Temptations. In the 60s they redefined the soul group, from the impeccable look they brought to the stage, to their focus on group choreography, to, most importantly, the immediately identifiable 5-part group harmony they mastered. Every major soul group since 1965 owes a huge debt to the Temptations, and most acknowledge it. Click Here for the full Temptations biography
Back in the late 70s, the Temptations briefly left Motown Records, recording two albums for Atlantic Records. The discs were not among the most memorable by the group, but they did have some moments, one of the best of which was the Latin-tinged dance number, “In A Lifetime,” with Glenn Leonard taking the lead. Check it out below and tell us what you think.
